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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.47, 3,117.08 and 1,105.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.47, 3,117.08 and 1,105.65 is: 1,657.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.47 : 3,117.08 = 1,105.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.47/3,117.08 = 1,105.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.47x = 3,117.08 × 1,105.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.47x = 3,446,402.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,402.27/2,079.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.34

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